Restaurants

Hotspot Chinese Restaurant 福满楼

158 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE

Rating: 4.5 ★ (68 ratings)

Details

Hotspot Chinese Restaurant 福满楼 is a culinary gem found on Oxford's vibrant Cowley Road, offering a distinctive Chinese Szechuan hot pot and grill experience. Located on the first floor, it presents a modern interior thoughtfully blended with traditional Chinese elements, creating an inviting atmosphere well-suited for both friends and family gathered around large round tables. The restaurant particularly stands out for its interactive hot pot stations, allowing diners to choose from an array of simmering broths, alongside the option to grill their own selections at the table for a truly engaging meal.

The cuisine celebrates authentic Szechuan flavours, with an extensive menu featuring both traditional hot pot and grill selections. Guests can explore various broth options for their hot pot, including the spicy and numbing notes characteristic of Szechuan cuisine. Beyond hot pot, the menu highlights include dishes such as Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Cabbage and Vermicelli, Fried Chicken in Black Pepper Sauce, and Kung Pao Prawn, all crafted with a commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The interactive nature of cooking at your table further enhances the dining experience.

This restaurant is ideally suited for various gatherings, from intimate meals to larger celebrations with friends and family, fostering memorable shared experiences around the table. The innovative individual hot pot option also caters thoughtfully to solo diners or those with differing taste preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy the authentic flavours on offer. Its engaging concept makes it a perfect choice for those seeking an interactive and convivial dining occasion.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 492272 | https://www.hotspotchineserestaurant.co.uk/

Comments

Stefani W
16 Jun 2026
4.0 ★
We came here for lunch at the weekend. It was still quiet.
The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, its spacious, clean and neat.

We ordered noodle soup, sweet and sour chicken, morning glory and eggplant dish.

All dishes were nice and good portions, however we waited for quite a while even though it wasnt busy.
The service was quite slow.

Overall its good value and tasty meal, we will visit again
MultimediabyKB
24 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
My friends and I accidentally discovered this place whilst looking for a halal hotpot restaurant in Oxford last year. We went back again yesterday because of how amazing our initial experience was. I definitely recommend the unlimited hotpot which comes down to £30 per person but gets you everything you could want. We were told the meats are halal so we really appreciate that. One of our friends also tried the spicy garlic tofu with rice and it was surprisingly delicious. It is an underrated gem for sure. We were shocked at how empty it is and could barely find any reviews! This spot definitely deserves more hype and the staff are lovely, too.

Cant wait to come again!
Marton Klincsek
1 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
It was the first time I was eating here and I really liked it. The service is fast and the waitresses looking after everything. The chilli garlic tofu was delicious. It made me full and satisfied. At the end I asked for taking a picture from the window and a waitress was very kind and took a picture of me sitting next to the window. Amazing place.
Y Chen
26 Oct 2025
5.0 ★
We've been here twice now, always delicious food, freshly cooked and big portions. Best place in Oxford if you want to try authentic Chinese cuisine.
Cheuk Wai “Richard” Cheng
26 Oct 2025
4.0 ★
Very clean restaurant with excellent lighting, (speed of) service, and decent food. The beef isn’t as freshly sliced as wished, and the broth had a lot of MSG as usual but overall both the hotpot and usual menu food tasted pretty good.

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